Starter Black Powder Gun
01-27-2003, 05:16 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: laureldale pa USA
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Starter Black Powder Gun
I'm just starting to hunt during the Flintlock Season in Penna. I'm new to the back powder gunas and I'm looking for some input, on what kind of flintlock I should purchase. I have around $200 to spend and have no idea what kind, make or style to buy. Please offer as much advice as possible...thanks...Jim Thomas
jim thomas
jim thomas
01-27-2003, 07:58 AM
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Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Texas - BUT NOW in Madison County, NY
Posts: 6,270
RE: Starter Black Powder Gun
Unlees you get a used bargain from someone, you cannot purchase a decent flintlock for $200.00. Anything that cheap will have a lock that won't consistently fire the priming charge. About the cheapest flintlock I would consider is the Lyman Great Plains rifle.
Keep yore powder dry!!
Keep yore powder dry!!
01-27-2003, 08:42 AM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Indiana
Posts: 1,068
RE: Starter Black Powder Gun
If you watch Auctionarms.com and Gunbroker.com you may find a good deal on a Lyman Great Plains Rifle in flint. Midsouth has new ones for about $300 delivered. I think that's about as low as the price gets for a decent flintlock.
